Francesca Dell'Oro 2017 EDP

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Rosmenthe

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Francesca Dell'Oro Rosmenthe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Rosmenthe opens with Sea Water, Cedar, Bay Leaf, and Mint, settles into a heart of Rose, Peony, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood, and Juniper. Francesca Dell'Oro's Rosmenthe carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon, shifting from a sparkling mint-rose opening to a woody, musky dry down. It's a love-it-or-find-it-a-tad-boring kind of scent, with some finding it vanishes too quickly while others get impressive longevity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
Rosmenthe Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean character makes it great for everyday wear and casual settings, especially in warmer weather. While some find its performance fleeting, for those it lasts on, the light sillage makes it appropriate for the office though less suited for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Rosmenthe kicks off with a bracing, cool blast of mint and aldehydic freshness, almost like a sea breeze carrying distant green notes of bay leaf. Soon, a delicate rose and peony heart unfurls, airy and bright, gently sweet. As it settles, the scent deepens into a woody base of juniper and sandalwood, underscored by a clean musk, retaining a refreshing edge throughout.

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